Terminal Emulation Software - PASSPORT PC TO HOST®

Frequently Asked Questions

Deployment of PASSPORT PC TO HOST® Windows-based terminal emulation and FTP file transfer

Which versions of Windows does PASSPORT support?

PASSPORT PC TO HOST® can be used on any PC running Microsoft® Windows Vista, XP or 2000 operating systems. It can also be used on a Tablet PC. The 2007 version of PASSPORT PC TO HOST is officially certified for Windows Vista. PASSPORT does not support any Microsoft operating system that is no longer supported by Microsoft. For more information on Microsoft product support status, see http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/.

How can PASSPORT PC TO HOST® be deployed?

PASSPORT is very flexible when it comes to methods of deployment. In addition to being installed directly on the desktop using the standard setup program, PASSPORT PC TO HOST® can be deployed using the following methods:

• SMS or MSI package
• Citrix® MetaFrame Presentation Server
• Microsoft Terminal Server
• Email Broadcast
• Link on Intranet

Can PASSPORT be published from a Citrix Presentation Server?

Yes, PASSPORT can be deployed using the Citrix® Presentation Server and the ability to run the terminal emulation from the centralized server saves valuable time in network management and software administration (you can read more about deploying PASSPORT from Citrix in this knowledge base article).

PASSPORT can also be used with the Citrix Password Manager for single sign on to various applications, including TN3270, TN5250, VT and SCO ANSI host applications. One important note for Citrix users: when running PASSPORT from a Citrix platform, you still must acquire a software license for each desktop that accesses the PASSPORT software.

Can PASSPORT be used for dial-up connections?

In order to use PASSPORT to access TN3270, TN5250, VT, SCO ANSI and Wyse 60 host systems, you must have a dial-up TCP/IP connection to an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or to your company's VPN (Virtual Private Network). Typical ISPs include AOL, AT&T WorldNet, Earthlink, etc.

How much disk space does PASSPORT use?

PASSPORT takes up about 9MB of disk space for a full install on the desktop.

Download a Copy Now

Download a fully functional trial copy of PASSPORT PC TO HOST® Terminal Emulation. The evaluation copy can be downloaded and running in minutes, and offers fully functional TN3270, TN5250, VT100, VT220, VT420, SCO ANSI and Wyse 60 emulation with a built-in expiration date. Once your evaluation is complete, you can convert the trial copy of the software into a production version with a simple electronic code.